Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics

About ALSO® One-Day Classroom

Learners in this new course format will successfully complete required online elements at their own pace prior to attending the one day live portion of the course. The live portion of the course then provides multiple hands-on opportunities for learners to practice their skills and apply what they have learned. This is accomplished by rotating learners through interactive group case study workstations, in-situ skills workstations, and simulated hands-on group testing scenarios throughout the day.

Learn more about what is covered during each portion of this new class format:

Online Course Elements

Prior to the one-day live portion of the course, learners review a syllabus, view online video lectures, video recorded workstation demonstrations, complete case studies, play interactive mnemonic games, and take a pre-course examination. Upon successful completion of pre-course required elements, learners may then attend the live course by providing proof of completion to their ALSO course coordinator. The online portion of the course includes the following content:

First-Trimester Pregnancy Complications

Medical Complications of Pregnancy

Vaginal Bleeding in Late Pregnancy

Preterm Labor and Premature Rupture of Membranes

Intrapartum Fetal Surveillance

Labor Dystocia

Malpresentations, Malposition, and Multiple Gestations

Assisted Vaginal Delivery

Shoulder Dystocia

Maternal Resuscitation and Trauma

Postpartum Hemorrhage

Online Case Studies on Cord Prolapse and Late Trimester Bleeding

Live Course Elements

The one-day live portion of the course consists primarily of small group workstations designed to allow learners to practice both individual and team-based skills. Workstations include hands-on demonstration of ALSO mnemonics and case study sessions. The live portion of the course minimally requires the following content: